RACING AND TROTTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VI, Issue 1810, 2 December 1919, Page 5

RACING AND TROTTING.

RACING FIXTURES. Dec. 4—Mcthven R.C. Annual. Dec. 10 iind 11—Woodvillc J.C. Slimmer. Pec. 18— Taumaruiiui I!. C. Annual. Dec. 2t>- Kaikoura R.C. Annual. Dec. 2li- Pnraiigahau R.C. Annual. Dec. 26, 27 and 29—Manawatu R.C. Summer Dec. 2ii and 27—Westland R.C. Summer. Deo. 2fi and 27—Taranaki J.C. Summer. Dec. 2fi and 27 Dunediii J.C. Summer. Dec. 2ti, 2'J, Jan. 1 and 2—Auckland R.C. Summer. Dec. 31. Jan. 1 and 3 Grcyniouth J.C. Summer. NOMINATIONS. Dec. 3—Stratford R.C. Annual. j Dec. s—Wairarapa R.C. Suimner. Dec. s—Marion J.C. Summer. Dec. 3- Hawke's liav J.C. Summer. Dec. 5- Westland R.C. Summer. Dec. s—Duncdin J.C. Summer. Dec. s—Auckland R.C. Summer. Dec. S Southland H.C. Summer. ACCEPTANCES. Dee. 3- Woodvillc J.C. Summer. Dec. s—Auckland Cup and Railway Handicap. Dec. »- Manawatu H.C. Summer. Dec. 12 Taranaki J.C. Summer. Dee. 13 Kaikoura R.C. Annual. Dee. 17- Stratford R.C. Annual. TROTTING FIXTURES. Dee. 13 A W New Brighton T.C. Summer. ! Dec. 2ti Gore T.C. Annual. Dec. 2l'i—Ashhurtou T.C. Summer. Dec. 20 and 27—Westport T.C. Summer. NOMINATIONS. Dec. s—Auckland T.C. Summer. Dee. s—Gore T.C. Annual. Dec. C-Otaao Central T.C. Annual. , | ACCEPTANCES. Doc s—New Brighton T.C. Summer. Dec. It— Westport T.C. Summer. TURF TOPICS. | There was a cold southerly wind blow-; inn ::T Kieearton this nionmi",, but no rani fell to interfere with the training' work. The plough, tan ami outside oi j the trial gias- tracks were oi>en. The last -named was for fast work only, but j verv icw trainers availed themselves of j it. "all the work recorded below being; done on the plough, unless otherwise men- j tioi.ed. The tracks were open for re-j verse work from 5 to 5.".0, K. .1. Mason an.! A. Cutts working their teams for] Auckland on it. . | (iloaming was first out, and, assisted bv Rossini, reeled off the fastest six furlongs of the morning, getting to the end of ft in 1.16. Both shaped very well. Miss Mimic, alone, dashed over live furlongs in 1.2 2-ssee, finishing up her task verv well. Moorfowl took I.4see to cover the same journey, but she did not please by the way she finished. Karo and Falstaff, jumping off together, got to the end of a mile in 1.45 tec. The latter pulled off after going six furlongs, and Karo. going on under a strong pull, completed the round in 2.3 see, a good showing. Heathereote and Night raider were companions over a mile, which they left behind in l.losee, with nothing between them. Both finished very well. Royal Stag, alone, ran a very useful six furlongs in 1.16 2-usee, doing it well. This concluded the reverse work. Amy:has and Mandrake finished on teimsat the close of seven furlongs run in I.3lsee, Mandrake having a pull in the weights. Rippiugill did not please by the way h■■■ finished after running live furlongs in l.Hisec. Royal Star and Lucid were not doing their best while covering six furlongs in 1.20, finishing on terms. A three.year-old chestnut filly in Mason'.- team sprinted three furlongs in 37sec. On-laught and Macduff were on terms at the close of a solidly-run mile in 1.44 3-"isee, the former going the easier of the pair. Prodigal ami a three-year-old by The Welkin in Mason's team sprinted three fin long- in :'.<> 3-.lyec. finishing together. Tortrix was going better than Plight Commander at the conclusion of live furlongs, run in 1.7 3-ssec. Hurrangong hail a length the best of

Spyglass at the close of a mile gallop run in 1.4 C 3-ssee. The former had the better of tlie weights, but Spyglass was do us her best. Winter Wind, who, with Onslaught and Macduff, will, all s°' n £ we " '" the meantime, form A. Cutts's team for the Manawatu meeting, ran six furlongs easily in l._4see. La Paix gave Thei-tins a good length's break and beat him by two lengths "over four furlongs, run in 50 IJ-jsec, which was the best effort of the morning. i ousultation easily accounted for Lonzoin over five furlongs, run in I.G 3.5 sec •St. Winnow, alone, with a very light boy up, left six furlongs behind in 1.22 3-">sec. Bore and ilustard Pot were on terms at the end of four furlongs run in 53 2-5 Bev. lied Pool, who was assisted by Recorder over the last four, ran five furlongs in 1.4 4-ssec. They finished on terms, but the latter was going the better of the pair. Tunic, alone, ran four furlongs in 54 sec. Warforui easily accounted for Some Girl over the concluding stages of seven furlongs, run in 1.33 4-5. Furling, who is now a member of F. ]Io T rnes's team, left four furlongs behind in 54 4-sse<\

Tremena was going easily alongside Single Rose at the close of a four-furlong flutter, run in 54 4-ssec. Orange Mart sprinted half a mile on the grass, with a light boy up, in o.'isec. Algidus easily beat Gossard at the business end of four furlongs, run in alsec, Gossard taking 52soe. Wardancer, with a light boy up, finished on terms with Warlove over a mile run in 1.4(i 1-5. Listening Post sprinted three furlongs in ;i9sec, and Sails Souci, looking well, did two rounds at a strong pace. Moorabbe was led up to the half-mile post on the grass, anu, with C. Emerson mounting her there, dashed over the distance in 49sec, doing it very well. Pyjama, with the assistance of a stable-mate over the last two, ran four furlongs in 50 2-ssec, finishing well. Malala and a companion from F. D. .Tones's stable sprinted down the straight twice, moving very well. Sophisticate left four furlongs behind nicely in 52 2-ssec. Smoke sprinted three furlongs in .IS 1-ssec, and Starlike did two rounds at a steady pace. Sport beat Con the Shaughraun over the concluding stages of four furlongs in 52 l-sscc Cerberus, who looks well, did steady work. Warlike, with the assistance of Henriette over the last five furlongs, left six furlongs behind in good style in 1.17 2-ssee. They finished on terms, both doing their tasks well. Glentanuer left the last five of six furlongs behind in 1.7 2-5. Onlooker and Naughty Boy were given a couple of turns over the pony hurdles, but the showing was not too good. They were afterwards sprinted. Nautical did strong, useful work, and Checkmate and Stoepholm were together at the conclusion of five furlongs, run in 1.4 2-.^. North Sea did steady work, as did Acquittal, who is still sore. Clean Sweep sprinted three furlongs well. Sundance, who has settled down well under R. Ellis, sprinted four furlongs easily in 53sec, with a good weight up. Bombproof, alone, did not please by the way he left five furlongs behind in 1.5 2 5, being kicked along over the concluding stages, Moutoa Ivanovo, who won the Manchester Handicap at Feilding yesterday, is a full sister to Sasanof, but, so far, has given little suggestion of that fact in her public efforts. She is engaged in the Manawatu Cup at 21b more than she carried in yesterday's race, and. having struck form, may give a good account of herself. All the best of the season's three-

year-olds that have so far sported silk I figure in the list of acceptors for the New Zealand Trotting Derby. Amongst them are winners in Saints' Bell, Doralilina and Ladv Swithin, while such as Milda Pointer.'Billy Dillon, Nell Pointer, Jean Logan. Oratorio ;\n\ Wild Briar have performed well enough as to suggest their having favourable prospects. Progeny of imported sires in Logan Pointer. Harold Dillon, Petercta and Brent Locanda figure prominently in the list, while, of the locally-bred'stal-lions, Wihlwood .Inn. is the best represented. As_so many of the best horses figuring in the Manawatu Cup also claim engagement in the Auckland Cup. there is sure to be a heavy defection from" the former race. The two handicappers are fairly in agreement, though, naturally, there is a smaller rang' 1 in the weights at Manawatu than at Ellerslie. Snub has got a few pounds extra in the Manawatu Cup, as the result of the good race he put up in the St. Andrew's Handicap at. Feilding. The extra half-mile at Ellerslie should be all in his favour, and his prospects there appear brighter than ai Manawatu. Client's chance is hard to gauge, but if in anything like

his best form he should be the best of all the heavy-weights to follow. Uncle Ned will, probably remain at Ellerslie, as he is already one of the fancied candidates for the Auckland Cup. Punka appears to have a full share of weight at 8.9, and Nobleman is to be preferred on the same mark. Though Dusky Eve did not race up to expectations at Peilding, he cannot be left out of consideration, but more to be preferred is Kilrush, at 21b less. The Kilbroney gelding is reported to have freshened up since his return home from Ricearton, and he must have more than average prospects. Red Ribbon, Battle Song and Impediment are others claiming engagements at Ellerslie, but Dribble and First Salute can be looked on as likely starters. There are a number of speedy ones amongst the light-weight division, but the majority of them have no credentials over a mile ami a-half course. Probably the most improved horse seen out at the Feilding meeting -was the Australian-bred Acre. On the first day he registered a surprise win in the Feilding Slakes, and on the strength of that performance was installed favourite for the Oroua Stakes yesterday. This he also won, but it was only after a battle royal with the unlucky Croesus that he got the verdict. Ever since his arrival from Australia, Acre has had a great private reputation for speed, but in most of his races the son of Linacre could not be induced to make the best use of it. Another winner yesterday was Arrowfield, who, like Acre, was purchased in Australia, as a yearling, by F. Tilley, on behalf of the Wanganui sportsman, Mr YV. A. Duncan. Very fair support has been accorded the Kaikoura Racing Club for its annual meeting, to be held on Boxing Day. In face of such strong opposition, in the shape of more important fixtures, little patronage from Ricearton stables could be expected, and the competitors are confined almost entirely to locallytrained animals. A record entry of 111 yearlings has been forwarded'for Hie New Zealand Trotting Derby of 1922. All the principal owners in the Dominion are represented, and the juveniles arc a particularly well bred lot. On Friday, entries close, for the Auckland Trotting Club's Summer Meeting. At the same time, final payments for the Great Northern Trotting Derby (1919-20) and first acceptances for the Derby of 1920-21 must be made good. It 'is reported that, at the conclusion of the Forbury Dark Trotting Club's meeting, Balnnmoan and Hectorata were returned to their respective owners in Southland. Mr A. Bissett, of Lome, reports that Author Dillon's half-sister, Merer., by Galindo, has foaled a eolt foal to (.'oldstream Bells. The new arrival is a halfbrother to the Logan Pointer filly, Glade, who recently proved successful at the Kurow fixture, held at Oamaru. It is claimed that the colt has thrown back to the dam of Coldstream Bells, that good mare Sal Tasker, being very like that clever performer of other days. TEMPLAR.